It goes without saying that Buddha has left an important
mark on the world.
His thoughts on life and death have inspired countless
generations- and will probably continue to do so for countless generations.
And with good reason! Buddha’s teachings exude wisdom and deep
spirituality.
These quotes show a glimpse of that wisdom, and can even help
you change your life:-
“You will not be punished for your anger;
you will be punished by your anger.”
Anger is a lethal
weapon. Apart from slaying the enemy, it also slays you.
When you’re angry,
your words deceive you and they hurt others.
If you’re upset, it’s
better to walk away than allow your emotions to rule you.
“You only lose what you cling to.”
From a Buddhist
perspective, getting attached to something is the biggest mistake we can make
in our lives.
This is because
everything we have we will eventually lose one day; in the ultimate sense, we
have no control.
“Physical charms attract the eyes, goodness
attracts the mind.”
Good looks are an
asset – however, a good character is an identity.
It’s completely wrong
to judge someone only by their looks and not by their character.
“Three things cannot be hidden: the sun, the
moon and the truth.”
No matter how much you
try to conceal the truth, it will one day be revealed; especially if it’s a big
lie.
Knowing this,
endeavour to be honest instead and you will see your friends and family
trusting you as never before.
“You can search throughout the entire
universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you
are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as
much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
We often expect to
receive love and affection from others. In that process, we start neglecting
ourselves. We try too hard to get attention.
However, we forget
that loving one’s own self comes before loving others.
You cannot love
selflessly until and unless you understand yourself.
“Believe nothing, no matter where you read
it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own
reason and your own common sense.”
People are so swayed
by the opinions of others, that they forget to think critically.
Spiritual, conscious
living requires a person to think independently.
Doing this will bring
deep respect from those around you.
“When you like a flower, you just pluck it.
But when you love a flower, you water it daily.”
This is the difference
between love and lust.
In love, you nurture a
relationship. In lust, you take only what you want.
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become
what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never
leaves.”
The message here is to
think happy thoughts that will keep you happy throughout the day. Being
optimistic is better than having negative thoughts. Seeing the glass half-full
is a way better perspective than seeing the glass half empty.
Being optimistic is
better than having negative thoughts.
Seeing the glass half
full is a way better perspective than seeing the glass half empty.
“A jug fills drop by drop.”
Starting small is the
mantra for finishing big. It doesn’t matter if your start is a small attempt.
If you keep at it steadily, you will achieve what you want to one day.
“It is better to travel well than to
arrive.”
Life is one big
journey and you’re a traveller.
It’s better to live
and travel well, than thinking about the future and losing your peace of mind.
Living the fullest in
the present is the best way to enjoy life, rather than living in the past or
the future.
Source blog.sivanaspirit.com
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